Finding the Third Proportional to 370,632 and 809,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,632 and 809,226 is: 1,766,838.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,632 : 809,226 = 809,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,632/809,226 = 809,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,632x = 809,226 × 809,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,632x = 654,846,719,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,846,719,076/370,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,838.05
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